Realme GT 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A23
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A23 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680; launch prices were $599 and $219. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 38/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 424,216).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A23
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A23 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $219 vs $599
- Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A23, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 46 points higher (84/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 Pro — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy A23 — 32/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (73/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 2408x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.5×76.9×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $219 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A23 by 831.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $380. Samsung Galaxy A23 was $380 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (84/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (73/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (83/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 by 46 points (84/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy A23 — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.